Here are the latest updates on Income Tax in India (July 2025)—perfect for sharing on your tax consultant page:
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📝 Filing Updates & Extended Deadlines
The CBDT has extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for FY 2024‑25 (Assessment Year 2025‑26) from July 31, 2025 to September 15, 2025 for most individual and professional taxpayers .
No interest under Section 234A if filing is completed by the extended deadline. However, Sections 234B/C penalties still apply for advance tax delays .
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🧑💼 ITR Form Changes & Utilities
ITR‑1 and ITR‑4 Excel utilities were released by end-May 2025, and online filing with prefilled data enabled from early June .
ITR‑2 and ITR‑3 forms/utilities were delayed; now released mid‑July with new e‑filing enablements .
Online filing for ITR‑3 is now available on the Income Tax portal, intended for taxpayers with business/profession, F&O trading, or unlisted share income .
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📉 Tax Slabs & Rebates (New Regime – FY 2025‑26 / AY 2026‑27)
New tax regime updated with more generous thresholds:
₹0–4 L: 0%, ₹4 L–8 L: 5%, ₹8 L–12 L: 10%, ₹12 L–16 L: 15%, ₹16 L–20 L: 20%, ₹20 L–24 L: 25%, above ₹24 L: 30% .
Section 87A rebate increased to ₹60,000, making incomes up to ₹12 L tax-free under the new regime.
Standard deduction for salaried taxpayers raised to ₹75,000 under the new regime (up from ₹50,000) to reach the ₹12.75 L exemption threshold .
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🔍 Income Tax Bill, 2025 — Major Reform in Progress
The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has been unanimously approved by a Lok Sabha Select Committee with 285 amendments. It aims to simplify tax laws by reducing sections from 819 to 536 and halving chapter count .
It does not create new search or seizure powers, focusing instead on clearer legal language and administrative simplification .
A penalty of ₹25,000 under Clause 441 (Section 62) is proposed for non‑maintenance of required tax records .
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✨ Special Updates & Compliance Notes
The CBDT is now leveraging AI and data analytics to strengthen detection of tax evasion in advance of the new Income Tax law implementation .
A parliamentary committee has proposed allowing individuals to claim TDS refunds post-deadline without penalty, easing hardship for small taxpayers .
Privacy concerns have emerged: the bill grants authorities access to individuals’ personal data including mobile, WhatsApp, email, and social media—sparking debate over privacy rights .
The CPC (Central Processing Centre) has extended the deadline until March 31, 2026 to reprocess returns invalidated due to technical or verification issues, offering relief to affected taxpayers .
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👨💼 Amendments for Gig & Digital Economy Workers
For AY 2025‑26, new profession-specific codes have been introduced in ITR‑3/4:
Influencers (code 16021), F&O traders (21010), betting businesses (21009), etc .
Taxpayers in these categories must accurately report, classify their income, and follow documentation guidelines to avoid scrutiny.
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📅 Compliance Calendar Highlights (July 2025)
July 7, 2025: TDS/TCS deposit and Form 27C upload.
July 30, 2025: Quarterly TCS Certificate & Challan‑Cum‑Statement filings due .
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Special Advisory for Influencers & Freelancers
Reform Overview: Income Tax Bill 2025
Compliance Dates to Remember
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